Posted Thursday May 14 2015 at 10:31 pm
Verona is a city marked by a violent feud between two rival families: the Montagues and the Capulets. As the bloodshed rises to its peak, Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet share a forbidden love that might have the power to end their two families' strife.
Posted Tuesday May 12 2015 at 06:47 am
The 2008 Broadway smash about a horrible ogre, a feisty princess and a garrulous donkey, Shrek the Musical simultaneously subverts and fulfills fairy-tale expectations. With wit and a mischievous humor, we follow our misanthropic, green hero as he learns about the power of friendship and the magical nature of love; all while thwarting a dastardly villain. Based on the irreverent picture book by William Steig and the award-winning animated film by DreamWorks, this singing, dancing extravaganza explores the relative nature of beauty, the beguiling myth of "happily-ever-after", and the importance of accepting others for who they really are.
Posted Thursday May 07 2015 at 8:48 pm
Violence and betrayal, angels and prophets, villains and kings . . . and rubber chickens.
Who rises to rule and how far will he fall in the great clown kingdom of Who Would Be King? This new epic tale, created by Liars & Believers, swings from absurd buffoonery to high tragedy, with kinetic physicality, silliness, swords and a live band.
Adapted from the ancient tale of King Saul, Who Would Be King is the story of a good man given an impossible task, who stands up and fails nobly. It asks, what is the difference between good and great, and where is God between the two?
Come help create Who Would Be King! Liars & Believers presents a staged reading of this new work-in-progress. Halfway through development, the play is being shared with you as it now stands. Join in a discussion afterwards about what works, what doesn't and where it should go in the next phase of creation. Be part of the ensemble and help tell the story.
Liars & Believers expands the language of live performance, exploring the widest variety of theatrical forms, creating accessible, unique shows that meaningfully engage the world we share. Liars & Believers is an UP designated organization by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Monday May 18, 2015 at 7pm at OBERON in Cambridge, MA
Run Time: 2hours with intermission
Free tickets available.